Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Shiitake Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Shiitake Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
vanilla ice cream
versus
shiitake mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and shiitake mushroom:
- Shiitake mushroom has 71% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Shiitake mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
- Vanilla ice cream has more thiamin and Vitamin B12, however, shiitake mushroom contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Vanilla ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 84% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to shiitake mushroom per calorie. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:46:48 and for shiitake mushroom, 23:68:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Shiitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 68% |
| Fat | 48% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shiitake mushroom has 71% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 257% more dietary fiber than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and shiitake mushroom has 89% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Vanilla ice cream and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and shiitake mushroom has less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Shiitake mushroom has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vanilla ice cream and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than shiitake mushroom - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Vanilla ice cream has more thiamin and Vitamin B12, however, shiitake mushroom contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both vanilla ice cream and shiitake mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Shiitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 3.877 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.293 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 13 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Vanilla ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 63 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Vanilla ice cream and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron.
potassium
Shiitake mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 53% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) .
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FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or shiitake mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 80% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.
Does vanilla ice cream or shiitake mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom has 70% fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or shiitake mushroom contain more calcium?
Vanilla ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 63 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium.
Does vanilla ice cream or shiitake mushroom contain more potassium?
Shiitake mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 50% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium in 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium.